Cornell
Notes
Why take notes?
Why take notes?
• Cornell note taking stimulates
  critical thinking skills.
Why take notes?
• Cornell note taking stimulates
  critical thinking skills.

• Note taking helps students
  remember what is said in class.
Why take notes?
• Cornell note taking stimulates
  critical thinking skills.

• Note taking helps students
  remember what is said in class.

• A good set of notes can help
  students work on assignments
  and prepare for tests outside of
  the classroom.
Why take notes?
Why take notes?
• Good notes allow students to help
  each other problem solve.
Why take notes?
• Good notes allow students to help
  each other problem solve.
• Good Notes help students organize
  and process data and information.
Why take notes?
• Good notes allow students to help
  each other problem solve.
• Good Notes help students organize
  and process data and information.
• Helps student recall by
  getting them to process
  their notes 3 times.
Why take notes?
• Good notes allow students to help
  each other problem solve.
• Good Notes help students organize
  and process data and information.
• Helps student recall by
  getting them to process
  their notes 3 times.
• Writing is a great tool for learning!
History of Cornell Notes
History of Cornell Notes
• Developed in 1949 at Cornell
  University by Walter Pauk.
History of Cornell Notes
• Developed in 1949 at Cornell
  University by Walter Pauk.
• Designed in response to frustration
  over student test scores.
History of Cornell Notes
• Developed in 1949 at Cornell
  University by Walter Pauk.
• Designed in response to frustration
  over student test scores.
• Meant to be easily used
  as a test study guide.
History of Cornell Notes
• Developed in 1949 at Cornell
  University by Walter Pauk.
• Designed in response to frustration
  over student test scores.
• Meant to be easily used
  as a test study guide.
• Adopted by most major law schools
  as the preferred note taking method.
Task:
• In the large, right hand
  column, take notes like
  you normally would.
• You may use any style of note-
  taking you wish:
  –   outline format,
  –   narrative format,
  –   symbols,
  –   short hand, etc.
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First & Last Name
             Class Title
               Period
                Date




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First & Last Name
              Class Title
Topic           Period
                 Date




 2 1/2”
First & Last Name
                    Class Title
Topic                 Period
                       Date




          Class Notes

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First & Last Name
                       Class Title
 Topic                   Period
                          Date

Questions,
Subtitles,
Headings,
             Class Notes
Etc.

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First & Last Name
                                    Class Title
 Topic                                Period
                                       Date

Questions,
Subtitles,
Headings,
                   Class Notes
Etc.

   2 1/2”

             3 to 4 sentence summary across
             the bottom of the last page of the
             day’s notes
Subject: Why take Cornell notes?                         Date: 11/20/01
  PROCESS                          Main Ideas (input)
    (output)
               Can be used to provide an outline of chapter or lecture.
How can        Organized by main ideas and details.
Cornell notes Can be as detailed as necessary.
               Sequential- take notes as they are given by instructor or
                          -
help me
               text in an orderly fashion.
organize my    After class, write a summary of what you learned to
ideas?         clarify and reinforce learning and to assist retention.
               Can be used as study tool:
Which side for    1. Define terms or explain concepts listed on left side.
diagrams?         2. Identify the concept or term on the right side.

Why use       Can be used to provide a "big picture" of the chapter or
concept maps? lecture.
                Organized by main ideas and sub-topics
                Limited in how much detail you can represent.
                Simultaneous- you can use this method for instructors
                who jump around from topic to topic.
                After class, you can add questions to the left side
What are the    Can be used as a study tool to get a quick overview
                                          --
benefits to me? and to determine whether you need more information or
                need to concentrate your study on specific topics.
• Summary is added at the end of ALL
  note pages on the subject (not page)
• Summary added AFTER questions
  are finished
  Summary should answer the
problem stated in the subject.
Economics
What goes where?
What goes where?


    Notes go here, in the
    large right hand column.
What goes where?
Questions,
subtitles,
etc. go here,
in the left
hand column.
Remember,
we want
                Notes go here, in the
higher level    large right hand column.
critical
thinking
questions.
What goes where?
Questions,
subtitles,
etc. go here,
in the left
hand column.
Remember,
we want
                Notes go here, in the
higher level    large right hand column.
critical
thinking
questions. A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there
              on the bottom of the last page of notes
What goes where?
Questions,      Don’t forget the heading:
subtitles,      Name, Class, Period, Date, Topic
etc. go here,
in the left
hand column.
Remember,
we want
                Notes go here, in the
higher level    large right hand column.
critical
thinking
questions. A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there
              on the bottom of the last page of notes
Your questions should reflect:
Your questions should reflect:
• Info you don’t understand or
  want to discuss with your
  teacher/tutor.
Your questions should reflect:
• Info you don’t understand or
  want to discuss with your
  teacher/tutor.
• Info you think would go good
  on an essay test.
Your questions should reflect:
• Info you don’t understand or
  want to discuss with your
  teacher/tutor.
• Info you think would go good
  on an essay test.
• Gaps in your notes.
Example
Example
  (Diagram copied
   during lecture)
Example
(Questions      (Diagram copied
 about it )      during lecture)
Example
(Questions           (Diagram copied
 about it )           during lecture)
• How do the
  ticks find the
  cattle?
Example
(Questions             (Diagram copied
 about it )             during lecture)
• How do the
  ticks find the
  cattle?
• Why don’t the
  ticks usually
  kill their host?
Example
(Questions             (Diagram copied
 about it )             during lecture)
• How do the
  ticks find the
  cattle?
• Why don’t the
  ticks usually
  kill their host?
• How could
  tick
  infestations in
  cattle impact
  humans?
Anthropods

 Ninth
 Grade
Biology
 Notes
Anthropods

   Ninth
   Grade
  Biology
   Notes

Paul sends
his examples
Physics
  Notes
in College
Physics
  Notes
in College

Paul sends
his examples
Summary
   w/
diagrams
Paul sends
 his examples
Summary
   w/
diagrams
Computerized
   Notes
Computerized
   Notes
• May reflect headings
  in Keynote lectures
Computerized
   Notes
• May reflect headings
  in Keynote lectures
Computerized
   Notes
• May reflect headings
  in Keynote lectures

• Leave room on the
  left for questions
  and diagrams
Computerized
   Notes
• May reflect headings
  in Keynote lectures

• Leave room on the
  left for questions
  and diagrams
Computerized
    Notes
• May reflect headings
  in Keynote lectures

• Leave room on the
  left for questions
  and diagrams

• Leave plenty of
  room within the
  outline for student
  note-taking
Grading Rubric
Note Taking Tips
Speaker says: “Hippocrates, a
Greek who is considered to be the
Father of modern medicine, was
Born on the island of Cos in
460 B.C.”

Notes say: “Hippocrates (Gr.)
Father of med. B. Cos 460BC”
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Be an Active Reader
Tips on Taking Text Notes
       Be an Active Reader
• Think about the reading
Tips on Taking Text Notes
        Be an Active Reader
• Think about the reading
   – Consider how the parts relate to the
     whole; how the text relates to
     previous ideas
Tips on Taking Text Notes
        Be an Active Reader
• Think about the reading
   – Consider how the parts relate to the
     whole; how the text relates to
     previous ideas
   – Create questions about new words/
     terms, why emphasized points are
     important
Tips on Taking Text Notes
        Be an Active Reader
• Think about the reading
   – Consider how the parts relate to the
     whole; how the text relates to
     previous ideas
   – Create questions about new words/
     terms, why emphasized points are
     important
   – Examine what you have
     learned from visuals
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Tips on Taking Text Notes
 Be Aware of Textbook Organization
Tips on Taking Text Notes
 Be Aware of Textbook Organization
• Look for the pattern in elements like
  chapter /subsection headings,
  summary points, graphics
Tips on Taking Text Notes
 Be Aware of Textbook Organization
• Look for the pattern in elements like
  chapter /subsection headings,
  summary points, graphics

• Know where to find the index and
  glossary
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Use the text style to identify important points
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Use the text style to identify important points
• Become familiar with the font, symbols,
  borders, graphics, colors, and layout
  that highlight main ideas or terms
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Use the text style to identify important points
• Become familiar with the font, symbols,
  borders, graphics, colors, and layout
  that highlight main ideas or terms
• Be alert to the writer's goal: highlight
  ideas/ references /opinions that seem
  significant to their
  point of view
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Tips on Taking Text Notes
   Take notes while reading
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Take notes while reading
• Include headings, key terms, & graphics
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Take notes while reading
• Include headings, key terms, & graphics
• Take down only the important ideas:
  brief, but clear
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Take notes while reading
• Include headings, key terms, & graphics
• Take down only the important ideas:
  brief, but clear
• Summarize in your own words
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Take notes while reading
• Include headings, key terms, & graphics
• Take down only the important ideas:
  brief, but clear
• Summarize in your own words
• Use symbols to highlight for review
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Take notes while reading
• Include headings, key terms, & graphics
• Take down only the important ideas:
  brief, but clear
• Summarize in your own words
• Use symbols to highlight for review
• Use textbook review
  questions to develop
  study questions
Tips on Taking Text Notes
Tips on Taking Text Notes
   Review textbook notes
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Review textbook notes
• Identify main ideas
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Review textbook notes
• Identify main ideas
• Fill in details for better understanding
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Review textbook notes
• Identify main ideas
• Fill in details for better understanding
• Identify unclear information and/or
  questions - collaborate for answers
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Review textbook notes
• Identify main ideas
• Fill in details for better understanding
• Identify unclear information and/or
  questions - collaborate for answers
• Delete unnecessary information
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Review textbook notes
• Identify main ideas
• Fill in details for better understanding
• Identify unclear information and/or
  questions - collaborate for answers
• Delete unnecessary information
• Review note organization;
  add symbols or rewrite
Tips on Taking Text Notes
     Review textbook notes
• Identify main ideas
• Fill in details for better understanding
• Identify unclear information and/or
  questions - collaborate for answers
• Delete unnecessary information
• Review note organization;
  add symbols or rewrite
• Write a summary
Tips on Taking
Discussion Notes
Tips on Taking
         Discussion Notes
• Use discussion topics/questions
  organize your notes
Tips on Taking
         Discussion Notes
• Use discussion topics/questions
  organize your notes
• Use symbols for important ideas
Tips on Taking
         Discussion Notes
• Use discussion topics/questions
  organize your notes
• Use symbols for important ideas
• Include your own responses in notes
Tips on Taking
         Discussion Notes
• Use discussion topics/questions
  organize your notes
• Use symbols for important ideas
• Include your own responses in notes
• Develop questions to review later
Tips on Taking
         Discussion Notes
• Use discussion topics/questions
  organize your notes
• Use symbols for important ideas
• Include your own responses in notes
• Develop questions to review later
• Add references to other
  material as they come
  to mind
Great for studying later!
Great for studying later!
• Cover the right side of your notes;
  review and answer study questions
  from the left using the right side as an
  answer key
Great for studying later!
• Cover the right side of your notes;
  review and answer study questions
  from the left using the right side as an
  answer key
• Quiz yourself out loud
Great for studying later!
• Cover the right side of your notes;
  review and answer study questions
  from the left using the right side as an
  answer key
• Quiz yourself out loud
• Cover the right side with blank
  paper; write out answers to
  the left column study
  questions
Review
Review
• Look over notes frequently to
  keep information and questions
  still unanswered fresh in mind
Review
• Look over notes frequently to
  keep information and questions
  still unanswered fresh in mind

• Recite information from notes
Study in a Group
Study in a Group
• Exchange notes with others to flesh
  out information and understanding
Study in a Group
• Exchange notes with others to flesh
  out information and understanding

• Use notes in study groups to provide a
  common ground of material for
  reference and review
Study in a Group
• Exchange notes with others to flesh
  out information and understanding

• Use notes in study groups to provide a
  common ground of material for
  reference and review

• Rewrite notes if necessary

Cornell power point notetaking

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    Why take notes? •Cornell note taking stimulates critical thinking skills.
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    Why take notes? •Cornell note taking stimulates critical thinking skills. • Note taking helps students remember what is said in class.
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    Why take notes? •Cornell note taking stimulates critical thinking skills. • Note taking helps students remember what is said in class. • A good set of notes can help students work on assignments and prepare for tests outside of the classroom.
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    Why take notes? •Good notes allow students to help each other problem solve.
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    Why take notes? •Good notes allow students to help each other problem solve. • Good Notes help students organize and process data and information.
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    Why take notes? •Good notes allow students to help each other problem solve. • Good Notes help students organize and process data and information. • Helps student recall by getting them to process their notes 3 times.
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    Why take notes? •Good notes allow students to help each other problem solve. • Good Notes help students organize and process data and information. • Helps student recall by getting them to process their notes 3 times. • Writing is a great tool for learning!
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    History of CornellNotes • Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk.
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    History of CornellNotes • Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk. • Designed in response to frustration over student test scores.
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    History of CornellNotes • Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk. • Designed in response to frustration over student test scores. • Meant to be easily used as a test study guide.
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    History of CornellNotes • Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk. • Designed in response to frustration over student test scores. • Meant to be easily used as a test study guide. • Adopted by most major law schools as the preferred note taking method.
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    Task: • In thelarge, right hand column, take notes like you normally would. • You may use any style of note- taking you wish: – outline format, – narrative format, – symbols, – short hand, etc.
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    First & LastName Class Title Period Date 2 1/2”
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    First & LastName Class Title Topic Period Date 2 1/2”
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    First & LastName Class Title Topic Period Date Class Notes 2 1/2”
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    First & LastName Class Title Topic Period Date Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Class Notes Etc. 2 1/2”
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    First & LastName Class Title Topic Period Date Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Class Notes Etc. 2 1/2” 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes
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    Subject: Why takeCornell notes? Date: 11/20/01 PROCESS Main Ideas (input) (output) Can be used to provide an outline of chapter or lecture. How can Organized by main ideas and details. Cornell notes Can be as detailed as necessary. Sequential- take notes as they are given by instructor or - help me text in an orderly fashion. organize my After class, write a summary of what you learned to ideas? clarify and reinforce learning and to assist retention. Can be used as study tool: Which side for 1. Define terms or explain concepts listed on left side. diagrams? 2. Identify the concept or term on the right side. Why use Can be used to provide a "big picture" of the chapter or concept maps? lecture. Organized by main ideas and sub-topics Limited in how much detail you can represent. Simultaneous- you can use this method for instructors who jump around from topic to topic. After class, you can add questions to the left side What are the Can be used as a study tool to get a quick overview -- benefits to me? and to determine whether you need more information or need to concentrate your study on specific topics.
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    • Summary isadded at the end of ALL note pages on the subject (not page) • Summary added AFTER questions are finished Summary should answer the problem stated in the subject.
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    What goes where? Notes go here, in the large right hand column.
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    What goes where? Questions, subtitles, etc.go here, in the left hand column. Remember, we want Notes go here, in the higher level large right hand column. critical thinking questions.
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    What goes where? Questions, subtitles, etc.go here, in the left hand column. Remember, we want Notes go here, in the higher level large right hand column. critical thinking questions. A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes
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    What goes where? Questions, Don’t forget the heading: subtitles, Name, Class, Period, Date, Topic etc. go here, in the left hand column. Remember, we want Notes go here, in the higher level large right hand column. critical thinking questions. A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes
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    Your questions shouldreflect: • Info you don’t understand or want to discuss with your teacher/tutor.
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    Your questions shouldreflect: • Info you don’t understand or want to discuss with your teacher/tutor. • Info you think would go good on an essay test.
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    Your questions shouldreflect: • Info you don’t understand or want to discuss with your teacher/tutor. • Info you think would go good on an essay test. • Gaps in your notes.
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    Example (Diagramcopied during lecture)
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    Example (Questions (Diagram copied about it ) during lecture)
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    Example (Questions (Diagram copied about it ) during lecture) • How do the ticks find the cattle?
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    Example (Questions (Diagram copied about it ) during lecture) • How do the ticks find the cattle? • Why don’t the ticks usually kill their host?
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    Example (Questions (Diagram copied about it ) during lecture) • How do the ticks find the cattle? • Why don’t the ticks usually kill their host? • How could tick infestations in cattle impact humans?
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    Anthropods Ninth Grade Biology Notes Paul sends his examples
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    Physics Notes inCollege Paul sends his examples
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    Summary w/ diagrams
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    Paul sends hisexamples Summary w/ diagrams
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    Computerized Notes • May reflect headings in Keynote lectures
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    Computerized Notes • May reflect headings in Keynote lectures
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    Computerized Notes • May reflect headings in Keynote lectures • Leave room on the left for questions and diagrams
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    Computerized Notes • May reflect headings in Keynote lectures • Leave room on the left for questions and diagrams
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    Computerized Notes • May reflect headings in Keynote lectures • Leave room on the left for questions and diagrams • Leave plenty of room within the outline for student note-taking
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    Note Taking Tips Speakersays: “Hippocrates, a Greek who is considered to be the Father of modern medicine, was Born on the island of Cos in 460 B.C.” Notes say: “Hippocrates (Gr.) Father of med. B. Cos 460BC”
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    Tips on TakingText Notes
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be an Active Reader
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be an Active Reader • Think about the reading
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be an Active Reader • Think about the reading – Consider how the parts relate to the whole; how the text relates to previous ideas
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be an Active Reader • Think about the reading – Consider how the parts relate to the whole; how the text relates to previous ideas – Create questions about new words/ terms, why emphasized points are important
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be an Active Reader • Think about the reading – Consider how the parts relate to the whole; how the text relates to previous ideas – Create questions about new words/ terms, why emphasized points are important – Examine what you have learned from visuals
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    Tips on TakingText Notes
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be Aware of Textbook Organization
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be Aware of Textbook Organization • Look for the pattern in elements like chapter /subsection headings, summary points, graphics
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Be Aware of Textbook Organization • Look for the pattern in elements like chapter /subsection headings, summary points, graphics • Know where to find the index and glossary
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    Tips on TakingText Notes
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Use the text style to identify important points
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Use the text style to identify important points • Become familiar with the font, symbols, borders, graphics, colors, and layout that highlight main ideas or terms
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Use the text style to identify important points • Become familiar with the font, symbols, borders, graphics, colors, and layout that highlight main ideas or terms • Be alert to the writer's goal: highlight ideas/ references /opinions that seem significant to their point of view
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    Tips on TakingText Notes
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Take notes while reading
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Take notes while reading • Include headings, key terms, & graphics
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Take notes while reading • Include headings, key terms, & graphics • Take down only the important ideas: brief, but clear
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Take notes while reading • Include headings, key terms, & graphics • Take down only the important ideas: brief, but clear • Summarize in your own words
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Take notes while reading • Include headings, key terms, & graphics • Take down only the important ideas: brief, but clear • Summarize in your own words • Use symbols to highlight for review
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Take notes while reading • Include headings, key terms, & graphics • Take down only the important ideas: brief, but clear • Summarize in your own words • Use symbols to highlight for review • Use textbook review questions to develop study questions
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    Tips on TakingText Notes
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Review textbook notes
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Review textbook notes • Identify main ideas
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Review textbook notes • Identify main ideas • Fill in details for better understanding
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Review textbook notes • Identify main ideas • Fill in details for better understanding • Identify unclear information and/or questions - collaborate for answers
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Review textbook notes • Identify main ideas • Fill in details for better understanding • Identify unclear information and/or questions - collaborate for answers • Delete unnecessary information
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Review textbook notes • Identify main ideas • Fill in details for better understanding • Identify unclear information and/or questions - collaborate for answers • Delete unnecessary information • Review note organization; add symbols or rewrite
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    Tips on TakingText Notes Review textbook notes • Identify main ideas • Fill in details for better understanding • Identify unclear information and/or questions - collaborate for answers • Delete unnecessary information • Review note organization; add symbols or rewrite • Write a summary
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    Tips on Taking Discussion Notes • Use discussion topics/questions organize your notes
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    Tips on Taking Discussion Notes • Use discussion topics/questions organize your notes • Use symbols for important ideas
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    Tips on Taking Discussion Notes • Use discussion topics/questions organize your notes • Use symbols for important ideas • Include your own responses in notes
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    Tips on Taking Discussion Notes • Use discussion topics/questions organize your notes • Use symbols for important ideas • Include your own responses in notes • Develop questions to review later
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    Tips on Taking Discussion Notes • Use discussion topics/questions organize your notes • Use symbols for important ideas • Include your own responses in notes • Develop questions to review later • Add references to other material as they come to mind
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    Great for studyinglater! • Cover the right side of your notes; review and answer study questions from the left using the right side as an answer key
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    Great for studyinglater! • Cover the right side of your notes; review and answer study questions from the left using the right side as an answer key • Quiz yourself out loud
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    Great for studyinglater! • Cover the right side of your notes; review and answer study questions from the left using the right side as an answer key • Quiz yourself out loud • Cover the right side with blank paper; write out answers to the left column study questions
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    Review • Look overnotes frequently to keep information and questions still unanswered fresh in mind
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    Review • Look overnotes frequently to keep information and questions still unanswered fresh in mind • Recite information from notes
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    Study in aGroup • Exchange notes with others to flesh out information and understanding
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    Study in aGroup • Exchange notes with others to flesh out information and understanding • Use notes in study groups to provide a common ground of material for reference and review
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    Study in aGroup • Exchange notes with others to flesh out information and understanding • Use notes in study groups to provide a common ground of material for reference and review • Rewrite notes if necessary